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31st December
Wyvis run (last night) report - Russell and Alex braved -20 temp on top and making good use of the new staircase they managed to navigate of an-cabar safely to enjoy a dram and christmas cake back at the car park.
Training run on Saturday 3rd January. Meet at 9.30am at end of single track road before Loch Glass. If you have memory map you should be able to open link to route map.
If not here is brief route description - Head along to weir then climb up towards windmills and head for Meall Mor then Meall Beag and from here down to Wyvis lodge. From here take steep track south from Corravachie and follow before turning of towards Glas Leathad summit on to Meall na Drochaide and finally meall a' chrimig. drop down to landrover track and pass Eileanach lodge before reaching the road again. distance approx 25k and relaxed pace. Depending on weather, will confirm on message board by 8am on sat morning.
'Loch Glass circular' -route map
29th December - hhr agm 2008
Law Breaker - 28th December
Graeme Campbell had a good run to finish 6th at the inaugural 'Law Breaker' hill race
results
22nd December - Pub Run update
7 started 4 finished and 2 were disqualified for inappropriate dress, car usage on the long leg to Lochardil / consuming coffee & then not showing at the jolly duck!
17th December - Inter District xc team
Congratulations to Mari Todd, Roxy Bannerman and Graeme Campbell who have been picked to run for the North District in Edinburgh on the 10th of January.
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15th December - Pub Run 20th December i.e. THIS SATURDAY
This years pub run is on this Saturday starting at 7.00pm at Whetherspons (on Church Street). Russell has devised a devious route encompassing the good, the bad and the ugly of Invernessian hostelries. There is NO obligation to follow Russell to the bitter end so just turn up for a couple if you can.
15th December - Dolomites Sky Race
Jonathan Appleby completed the Dolomites Skyrace in the summer. So if you are stuck for movitation in these cold winter months or need a target race for next year read on...
Placed 292 out of 510 finishers (470 male finishers). Official time 3:19:35.
14th December - Lossie 10 mile Turkey Trot.
Relatively mild and calm conditions and a strong run from lone HHR Roxy to finish 2nd sheila (64 ish mins) behind Elaine Whyte (62 ish).
1st senior male Ben Livesey in just over 52 mins - dressed as a fairy!
results to follow.
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Apologies to Steve Mardon who also took part and finished in just over 70 minutes.
6th December Ratagan Weekend Report
Another successful Youth Hostel weekend in a very nice and warm hostel at the bottom of Glen Shiel. The weather on Saturday was superb with wall to wall blue skies. Deep snow made the going hard up high whereas lower down the paths were rivers of ice. People did various walks and runs on the way over and everyone was thirsting for refreshments by the time they reached Ratagan. After food, Fran and Dave were upset to learn that the pheasant they had 'bagged' with an ice-axe needed a day or two of hanging first so made do with sausages, the games began. Lacking ballons the only thing around was a ca. 1980s version of Trivial Pursuit. Missing the older members of the club, teams struggled with the more analogue questions. So who does remember 'Dial-A-Disc'??
Sore heads and minging weather dampend down the enthusiasim levels a bit on Sunday, but most people still got something done. The next trip should be in Feburary 2009 at Inchnadamph and there will be a further bunkhouse trip in the summer (venue and timing to be confirmed).
4th December
Forres held the North of Scotland xc championships on Nov 29th.
Results here: http://www.forresharriers.org.uk/RaceResults/north_district_Results-2008(1).xls
pictures here: http://forresharriers.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album35
Club AGM report to follow soon.
18th November
Upcoming Events
Ratagan hostel
Booked for Sat night 6th Dec. Free to all club members. If enough people want to go on Friday as well it might be worth booking Fri but would need to share cost. Please email or Tel Russell if going. http://www.rentahostel.com/web/site/Hostels/Ratagan.asp
Sat 29th November
AGM Clanlan Barron Taylors St Inverness 8pm
Sat 20th Dec
Pub run Inverness 6 miles and as many pubs. Details to follow
11th October
North District Cross Country Relays
Congratulations to the HHR senior men's team of Ross Bannerman, Fran Williams, Dave Cummins and Graeme Campbell who held off Kieth and District in close race over home turf at Strathpeffer to win the 2008 cross country relays, for the first time in the club's history. Results to follow; well done guys!
9th October
Bennachie Hill Race
1. Simon Peachey Carnethy 57:32
2. Craig Mitchell Lochaber AC 58:39
3. Kyle Grieg Forres Harriers 58:47
6. Ross Bannerman HHR 1:00:49
29. Sonia Armitage Cosmics 1:09:20
34. Veronique Oldham Norham RC 1:10:43
38. Ruth MacKenzie Deeside 1:11:44
41. Roxy Bannerman HHR 1:12:21
56. Alex Brett HHR 1:16:58
131 ran, full results here
Loch Ness Marathon
1. Ezekiel Cherup 2:28:03
2. David Kirkland Alnwick 2:28:32
3, Marcus Scotney Dumfires 2:34:49
13. Lucy Colquhoun Carnethy 2:52:41
19. Jennifer MacLean Edinburgh AC 2:54:52
37. Roz Alexander 3:01:38
160. Mary Johnson HHR 3:24:53
572. Alice Snow HHR 3:57:50
1400 ran
River Ness 10k
1. Tsegezeab Woldmelmichael Shettleston Harriers 29:35
2. Amauel Hagus Shettleston Harriers 29:36
3. Andrew Douglas Caithness AAC 31:00
21. Amiest Tewelde Shettleston Harriers 35:45
24. Alison Docherty Central AC 36:15
29. Shona McIntosh Glasgow University 36:32
107. Iain McIntyre HHR 40:30
191. Frances Thin HHR 43:40
2112 ran
Full results of marathon and 10k available here
30th September
Cross Country Relays
We are hosting the XC relays at the Strathpeffer community centre on Saturday the 11th of October. Henry is unable to organise this one so Ray has sorted the course and will be along on the day.
We need 6 or so marshalls to help with out on the course and with teas and coffees. (Cakes or sandwiches are also needed)
If you are able to help please let Henry know - Henryblake1979@hotmail.com
Two Breweries
1 Alasdair Anthony Ochil HR 02:47:58
2 Jethro Lennox Shettleston Harriers 02:49:10
3 Colin Donnelly Lochaber AC 02:51:10
22 Lucy Colquhoun Carnethy HR 03:12:35
32 Jill Mykura Carnethy HR 03:18:01
35 Ross Bannerman HHR 03:20:39
43 Dawn Scott Lochaber AC 03:29:13
176 ran, full results here
Dyke 10k
1 Ben Livesey Forres Harriers 31.43
2 Ross Milne Moray Roadrunners 32.06
3 Mark Mitchell Forres Harriers 33.42
29 Elaine Whyte Fraserburgh 38.43
34 Kelda Spratt RAF Tri 39.39
37 Sarah Liebnitz Invernes Harriers 40.27
50 Roxy Bannerman HHR 41.38
152 ran, full results here
20th September
Neil's Ramsay Round Report
RAMSAY ROUND 12TH -------13TH JULY 2008
We will admit no negative thought.
A quick tap of the cairn, then off to catch Dave who had headed direct to Aonach Beag.
A brilliant, epic Scottish hill day. Superb!
Fran's vesion of events can be found on his blog page here
7th July
Glamaig Hill Race
1. Brian Marshall HELP 49:39
2. Alec Keith HBT 51:04
3. Kenny Riddle HHR 54:29
13. Ross Bannerman HHR 1:01:54
32. Alex Brett HHR 1:14:19
34. Lois Noble Cosmics 1:15:42
37. Amanda Blackhall Lochaber AC 1:17:11
47. Elaine Rose Pennine FR 1:23:14
82 ran full results here
Dollar Hill Race
1. Jethro Lennox Shettleston 1:13:59
2. Alasdair Anthony Ochil HR 1:14:16
3. Murray Strain HBT 1:15:54
6. Graeme Campbell HHR 1:21:17
21. JIll Mykura Carnethy 1:30:18
23. Dawn Scott Lochaber AC 1:30:38
48. Alayne Finlay Knaevesemire H 1:39:14
104 ran, full results here
2nd July
Tain 10k
1 Iain Allan Inverness Harriers 37:33
2 Alasdair McLeod HHR 38:14
3 Simon Bath u/a 38:51
9 Roxy Bannerman HHR 42:44
12 Jenny Bannerman Inverness Harriers 42:57
21 Sheena Sutherland Portobello Running Club 45:14
65 ran, full results here
28th June
Fyrish Hill Race
1 Graeme Campbell MS HHR 53:00
2 Henry Blake MS HHR 54:11
3 Ross Bannerman MS HHR 56:38
4 David Gallie M40 Inverness Harriers 57:44
5 Matthew Sutherland MS Caithness AAC 58:38
6 Graeme Campbell M40 Inverness Harriers 59:54
7 Scott Craighead MS Unattached 1:00:37
8 Mari Todd FS HHR 1:01:27
9 Jim Meehan M40 HHR 1:03:01
10 Douglas MacDonald MS Inverness Harriers 1:04:36
11 Roxy Bannerman FS HHR 1:07:00
12 Alex Sutherland M60 Unattached 1:07:22
13 Jude Watmough MS Unattached 1:09:33
14 Russell McKechnie M40 HHR 1:11:20
15 Brian MacDonald M40 Unattached 1:11:53
16 Angela Phillip FS Forfar Roadrunners 1:12:09
17 Thomas Mathieson M40 Unattached 1:14:08
18 Phil Hindell MS HHR 1:14:29
19 Colin Earnshaw MS Unattached 1:15:40
20 Julie Wilson F40 Inverness Harriers 1:15:42
21 Ian Matheson M40 Thames Valley Harriers 1:15:58
22 David Morrison MS Unattached 1:18:16
23 Emily Hoskins FS Tain Runners 1:20:57
24 Leo Sharratt M70 Unattached 1:22:36
25 Rod MacKay M50 Unattached 1:24:30
26 Ross MacDonald MS Unattached 1:26:49
27 Ian McKenzie M60 Tain Runners 1:27:15
28 Anne MacKay FS Tain Runners 1:27:25
29 Ali Johnston FS HBT 1:28:45
26th June
Ramsay Updated
News from Fran's Ramsay plan - This is a schedule for a 10:30am start although we may set off a bit later (around midday).
The main support points are at Loch Treig Dam and Loch Eilde Mor. If anyone feels like camping at these spots and providing moral support they would be on my Christmas card list for ever. Obviously the weather plays a huge role in this so we haven't set on a weekend yet, but it will either be the 12th or 19th July. Additional food drops or support points (esp. one by the waterfall in Lairg Leacach) will also be put in place by myself or Neil or friendly individuals should they so wish.
Basically the Round breaks up into three. An initial hilly and rock first section that is about 8h long is followed by a much shorter, flatter and boggier section (5h) and lastly a rocky 9h romp across the Mamores. If you fancy running one of these legs please let me know and you would be more than welcome. We have pretty much reccied all of the route so even if you don't know the area too well the company would be much appreciated. The pace is pretty slow and on our last reccy we did about 20 miles of it in under 6hs which was about 1.5h less than the scheduled time. So the pace really is steady so don't use that as an excuse not to run along with us!
Due to the finish time we are sorted for a pub lunch afterwards and it is my intention to finish even if we are down on the 24h schedule. If I suggest giving up just give me a good kicking!
Lake District Mountain Trial
Entries are open for this year’s Lake District Mountain Trial (to be held on Sunday 14th September 2008). Online entry is preferred but paper copies are also available. To access all the information, please go to the Trial website www.ldmta.org.uk.
Highland Cross
1. Henry Blake HHR 3:37:35
6. Dave Cummins HHR 3:50:39
8. Angus McLeod HHR 3:55:08
17. Ian Meek HHR 4:04:44
23. Richard Lonnen HHR 4:08:12
25. Ross Bannerman HHR 4:08:42
41. Iain McIntyre HHR 4:21:03
50. Sandra Brett 4:24:43
51. William MacLeod HHR 4:25:23
61. Roxy Bannerman HHR 4:29:58
97. Mary Johnson HHR 4:45:41
111. Rob Shaw HHR 4:50:01
120. Alex Brett HHR 4:53:36
134. Alasdair Lawton HHR 4:57:11
179. Alice Snow HHR 5:10:06
678 completed, full results here
Slioch Horseshoe
1 Simon Peachey Carnethy M 02:02:09
2 Alasdair Anthony Ochil HR M 02:03:33
3 Alec Keith HBT M40 02:04:29
4 Brian Marshall HELP M 02:11:14
5 Dave Cummins Highland HR M40 02:14:29
6 Matt Sullivan Shettleston M 02:18:05
7 Dennis MacDonald Cosmics M40 02:21:18
8 Jason Williamson Cosmics M 02:21:46
9 Crawford Spence Westerlands M 02:22:42
10 Chris Upson Westerlands M40 02:24:43
11 Frank Popham Fife AC M 02:26:36
12 Neil Speight Highland HR M40 02:27:53
13 Ian Meek Highland HR M40 02:29:27
14 Steven Fallon Carnethy M40 02:30:10
15 David Hirst Deeside M40 02:31:10
16 Martin Hulme Corstorphine M50 02:31:46
17 Gavin Miles Deeside M 02:34:16
18 Ade Pottinger Highland HR M 02:39:57
19 Yiannis Tridimas Bowland FR M60 02:42:12
20 Graham Arthur Ilkley Harriers M60 02:42:56
21 Richard Bush Carnethy M40 02:47:43
22 Owen Bass Deeside M40 02:48:31
23 Dave Michell Dundee Hawkhill M40 02:54:04
24 Angus Bowman Beacon Runners M5002:58:42
25 Eilidh Wardlaw HBT F 02:58:50
26 Ken Rumgay Lochaber AC M40 03:02:39
27 Graeme Morrison Unattached M50 03:04:07
28 Joanne Anderson Carnethy F 03:07:35
29 Michael Diver Clydesdale M40 03:10:46
30 Roxy Bannerman Highland HR F 03:11:38
31 Dagmar Borrowman Cosmics F 03:15:32
32 Fiona Dahl Cosmics F 03:23:46
33 Anita Laidlaw Fife AC F 03:26:09
34 Elaine Stewart Cosmics F50 03:29:13
35 Mike Milmoe Forres HarriersM50 03:33:35
36 Neil Campbell Carnegie M40 03:39:28
37 Richard Tait Swaledale M50 03:43:27
38 Peter Henry Deeside MV50 03:45:34
39 Jean Bowman Beacon Runners F50 03:47:20
Scottish Island Peaks Race
Congratulations to Henry Blake and Neil Speight for completing this year’s race; to see the full results click here.
Nairnshire Challenge
1. Paul Roddden HHR 2:11:31
5. Angus MacLeod HHR 2:23:29
9. Ian Meek HHR 2:27:16
13. Richard Lonnen HHR 2:30:03
25. Iain McIntyre HHR 2:34:39
40. Mari Todd HHR 2:40:14
47. Alasdair McDougall HHR 2:42:26
69. Ranald Whyte HHR 2:49:18
85. Alex Brett HHR 2:51:28
96. Rob Shaw HHR 2:53:56
209. Alice Snow HHR 3:13:18
617 completed, full results here
Benromach 10k
1 Ben Livesey FH 31.58 M
2 Frankie Barton K&D 34.00 M50
3 Jeremy Whittet K&D 34.10 M40
26 Elaine Whyte Fraserburgh 39.10 F
35 Iain McIntyre HHR 41.18 M40
225 ran; full results here
Moray College 10k
1. David Simpson Carnegie 32:03
2. Forbes Reid Metro Aberdeen 35:52
3. Paul Rogan Forres Harriers 35:52
18. Elaine Whyte Fraserburgh 39:13
28. Michell Green MRR 41:29
30. Elspeth Jenkins MRR 41:32
39. Roxy Bannerman HHR 43:38
120 ran, full results here
Glen Affric Duathlon
1. Kenny Riddle HHR 2:11;40
2. Paul Rodden HHR 2:20:38
4. Dave Cummins HHR 2:26:39
5. Ade Pottinger HHR 2:28:23
28. Steve Wells HHR 2:50:49
45. Alasdair Lawton HHR 3:04:49
116 completed, full results here
Beinn Ratha
1 Graeme Taylor Caithness AAC 55:32
2 Steven Worsley HHR 56:21
3 Eric Duncan U/A 57:39
13 Martine Hughes Caithness AAC 01:14:12
14 Emily Hoskins Tain Runners 01:16:51
17 Alison Smith Caithness AAC 01:23:36
21 Russell McKechnie HHR DNF
21 ran, full results here
Three Peaks Race
Report from Fran: Myself and Ross both went down to the Yorkshire Dales for the 3 Peaks Race. With over 900 runners entered it could have been chaos but everything was very well organised. About 750 started and the first half an hour was pretty slow going as I got caught up in the hordes. Pen - y - Ghent (which really should be in Wales with a name like that) was first up and the rocky and runable tracks gave a taster of things to come. The downhill off the summit was great. The long slog over to Whernside wasn't. At least the sun was shining, but seemingly endless undulating hard track and road to Ribblehead got a bit tedious to say the least. Whernside and Ingleborough were slightly more interesting although fell shoes were not required despite the damp conditions underfoot. At least the large and enthusiastic crowds were generous with their jelly babies and water which certainly helped me keep going. At Hill Inn the ice-cream stand looked particularly inviting, but we had definitely strayed into Yorkshire at this point as no offerings of refreshment were forthcoming. The final 6 mile run down off Ingleborough after a fairly steady ascent was hard, rocky and the constant hard surfaces had turned my thighs to jelly and it was all I could do to keep the cramp in my calves at bay. At the end I just missed the 4 hour mark some 10mins off what I had hoped to get. Ross achieved a good time of 3.49 despite a sore throat and the onset of cramp at Whernside.
Cioch Mhor
1 Donald Naylor HBT MS 01:11:55
2 Alex Keith HBT M40 01:12:55
3 Colin Donnelly Lochaber AC M40 01:15:42
4 Neil Speight Highland HR M40 01:16:12
5 Alan Smith Deeside R M40 01:19:03
6 Ross Bannerman Highland HR MS 01:19:11
7 Manny Gorman Westies M40 01:20:22
8 Donnie McDonald Unatt MS 01:21:23
9 Steve Worsley Highland HR M40 01:23:19
10 Craig Love Dundee HH M40 01:24:53
11 Laurie Anderson Fife AC M40 01:26:05
12 Kevin Delaney Skye & Lochalsh AC M40 01:26:25
13 Nigel Fowler Fife AC M40 01:35:04
14 Glenn Edge Skye & Lochalsh AC M50 01:35:35
15 Colin Olden Unatt M 01:37:31
16 George Reid Unatt M 01:38:11
17 Roxy Bannerman Highland HR FS 01:41:59
18 Colin Wilson Carnethy HRC M40 01:42:31
19 Raymond Harrison Unatt M40 01:44:16
20 Charlie Love Dundee HH M65 01:44:31
21 Joan Wilson Carnethy HRC F40 01:55:42
22 Ernie Orr Lochaber AC M50 01:56:12
23 Christine Menhennet Westies F50 01:58:49
24 Jo Schreiber Pudsey & Bramley AC F40 01:58:49
25 Brenda Paul Westies FS 02:22:06
London Marathon
Report from Rob: After perfecting the no-training technique over the last few months (with the Inverness half and Nairn and portmahomack 10Ks as the various medium and long runs) I lined up together with my middle-aged body at the blue start this year, wondering why the hell I was standing in a pen with hundreds of other like-minded idiots with 26.2 miles ahead of me. Soon after the gun went off, I settled into a “well lets grind this one out” attitude, which was working well until I met my wife (the other HHR participant) who had come from the Celebrities start (lets face it she is more famous than me) and we had a brief chat before I set on my way again pondering the sanity of the operation.All went smoothly until about 8 miles, when I felt the blister on my left foot, present from roughly 6 miles, getting bigger and more painful. I met the 3-degrees support team at tower bridge, and galvanised by vanilla-gel and smiles, hobbled off to the 16 mile mark before collapsing into a St John’s tent for application of half a pound of Vaseline (on the foot!) and had a nice cup of tea. Meanwhile, outside, my now 8 minute lead over Alice started to be eroded. I limped around to 18 and repeated the treatment, and then ran-walked to 22, where after another gel-infusion from the girls, I hobbled off to 24 and another St John’s team for more lubrication.The last 2.2 wasn’t pretty, and somewhere in there Gordon Ramsay sneaked past me, and Alice got within 4 minutes of me. A final 3:50 finish gave way to a healthy few pints of London Pride in the aptly named Sanctuary House Hotel. Next year, maybe some training over 13 miles occasionally…..
15th April
Knockfarrel Hill Race
A record field was led home by Jethro Lennox, just missing the course record by 18 seconds. The womens' race was won by Dawn Scott, with her Lochaber club mate Colin Donnelly first veteran. A good run by Henry who finished first HHR in 9th place; full results available here.
9th April
Highlander Mountain Marathon
Congratulations to Ade Pottinger for winning the score event at this year's Highlander, along with partner Finlay Wild. Full results of all categories is available here, several HHR members taking part with varying results; of those that finished, Fran and Jonathan were 6th in the A class, Henry and Mark 5th in B class, and Ross and Russell 2nd in the C class.
Moray Roadrunners 10k
1. Alan Reid Peterhead 34:09
2. Frankie Barton Keith and District 34:31
3. George Sim MRR 35:17
37. Elaine Whyte Fraerburgh 39:41
44. Jacqui Higginbottom Carnethy 40:57
45. Lydia Davis MRR 40:57
80. Roxy Bannerman HHR 44:47
264 ran, full results here
Potmahomack 10k
1. Gordon Lennox Alness 35:56
2. Geoff Main Nairn Roadrunners 36:05
3. Andy Reid Forres Harriers 36:23
18. Catriona Fraser Inverness Harriers 44:57
26. Rob Shaw HHR 46:56
27. Mairead Black Aberdeen 46:57
28. Samantha Ross Evanton 47:11
29. Alice Snow HHR 47:38
64 ran, full results here
Craig Dunain Hill Race
1. Paul Rogan Forres Harriers 35:41
2. Dave Cummins HHR 35:59
3. Matthew Alexander UA 36:25
5. Ross Bannerman HHR 36:41
11. Mari Todd HHR 39:35
20. Jacqui Higginbottom Carnthy 41:17
30. Roxy bannerman HHR 44:43
39. Julie Cleghorn HHR 48:03
43 ran, full results here
Larig Mhor
1. Craig Mitchell Lochaber 1:29:01
2. Jason Williamson Cosmics 1:32:20
3. Ross Bannerman HHR 1:33:49
11. Dawn Scott Lochaber 1:39:26
58 ran, full results here
Highland Boundary Hill Races
Mari finished 3rd overall and 2nd woman in this three race series round Dunkeld. Full results are available here.
10th March
Inverness Half Marathon
Congratulations to Graeme, Henry and Dominic, who made up the winning team at this year's Inverness Half Marathon.
1. Michael Carroll Perth Roadrunners 1:07:18
2. Ben Livesey Forres Harriers 1:10:29
3. Barney Phillips Aberdeen AAC 1:11:07
9. Graeme Campbell HHR 1:13:54
11. Henry Blake HHR 1:15:29
19. Dominic McAdam HHR 1:19:08
23. Shona McIntosh Glasgow University 1:19:29
29. Dave Cummins HHR 1:20:32
32. Alison Docherty Central AC 1:21:25
38. Andy McMahon HHR 1:22:06
39. Megan Wrght HBT 1:22:07
49. Ian Meek HHR 1:23:16
216. Jonathan Appelby HHR 1:36:02
234. Ranald Whyte HHR 1:37:14
280. Rob Shaw HHR 1:38:51
293. Mary Johnston HHR 1:40:17
416. Alice Snow HHR 1:45:50
1053 ran, full results here
6th March
Nairn 10k
1. Ben Livesey Forres Harriers 32:57
2. Frankie Barton Kieth and District AC 33:39
3. Kyle Grieg Forres Harriers 34:11
25. Suzanne Swan Lothian RC 39:25
29. Elaine Whyte Fraserburgh RC 39:58
32. Morag Ross Inverness Harriers 40:04
59. Kevin Holliday HHR 42:44
84. Rob Shaw HHR 44:55
281 ran; full results here
Bishop Hill Race
1. Jethro Lennox Shettleston17:29 (record)
2. Andy Symonds Carnegie Harriers 18:12
3. Alastair Anthony Ochil Hillrunners 18:18
9. Henry Blake HHR 19:16
38. Ross Bannerman HHR 21:23
44. Elke Schmidt Bellahouston RR 21:54 (record)
53. Claire Gordon HBT 22:42
57. Dawn Scott Lochaber 23:01
178 ran, full results here
18th February
North District Cross Country League
Congratulations to Mari for a successful defence of her title, producing two final winning runs at Strathpeffer and Forres. A fine consistant season for Ross saw him finishing 10th overall. Final results and a record of all the season's results is available here.
Inchnadamph Weekend
The date of Inchnadamph has had to been changed from 24th Feb because there will be no staff to turn the heating on.
It is now the following week. Sat 1st March. The web site is http://freespace.virgin.net/chris.rix/lodgecontact.html
Tel: 01571 822218 to book your room or bed. There is a variety of rooms available. Even if you're staying in the bunk room please phone so the lodge has some idea of numbers.Y ou could stay two nights and book Fri as well.
Knockfarrel/Cioch Mhor
The date of the Cioch Mhor race has been changed to Sunday 13th April, the day after Knockfarrel to make a double weekend of racing. All other details are the same for Cioch Mhor, highly recommended as a leg loosener after Knockfarrel.
Culbin Forest Run and Orienteering
Some information from Mike Rodgers, race organiser:
This year's Culbin Forest Run will be on Wed 28th May and we're back to the original route (by popular demand). Registration from 6.15 and kids' race at 6.45. This is our 10th year and, specially for us, the Forestry Commission have built us a big new car park down at Wellhill. They're also about to build us a new toilet block, but even with all these mod cons we're still keping the cost of entry at £3. The other runs in the MFR series follow at the usual fortnightly intervals - Roseisle, Quarrelwood and finally Monaughty.
For anyone that might be interested in another kind of run in Culbin, the British Orienteering Champs are happening at the same place as the Culbin Run on Sat 19th April. I know you have a few orienteers amongst the club and they'll already know all about it. The organisers are expecting between 1000 and 1500 competitors, and with normal runners in mind, they're offering a course designed for local running clubs (a 'red' colour coded course in orienteering-speak). You can just turn up and enter on the day, but it's best to pre-enter and you can do this by going to www.boc2008.co.uk where you can get all the other info about the event. There are also 'white' and 'yellow' colour coded courses for kids of about 9 upwards, and judging by the succes of recent schools events we're held in Forres and Elgin, we think that any youngerstyers connected with your club might really enjoy trying it.
Highland Cross Places Available
We havebeen contacted with news of two places available on a team for this year's highland cross; entry fee £25 + £100 sponsorship; please email highlandhillrunners@yahoo.co.uk and your details will be forwarded.
1st February
Due to adverse weather, tomorrow's cross country at Strathpeffer has been postponed until the following Saturday, 9th February. All other details remain the same.
29th January
Cross Country, Strathpeffer
Please let Henry know asap if you are free to help with marshalling or timekeeping on Saturday. Free sustenance to all marshalls! First race (under 11) is at 1315, course map available here.
Slioch Horseshoe Race
New for the calendar this year, to be held on 31st May. Entry limit of 150, recent experience of A category races required. Click links for race information, course map and entry form.
Inchnadamph Weekend
Another weekend away, arranged for Saturday 23rd February; contact Russell if interested.
6th January
Training run; Glencalvie – Carn Chuinneag (ca. 10 miles and 2100ft ascent). Meet at the roundabout before Tain-Portmahomack at 0930. If you want a lift from inverness give Russell a shout.
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